Ripley Atkinson

Ripley Atkinson's experience in the red meat industry and current role at StoneX developing price risk management tools for Australia’s sheep and cattle sectors ensures he delivers unique, whole of supply chain insights and analysis across key factors such as prices, supply, production and the drivers of the sheep and cattle cycles.

Northwest of NSW seasonal challenge a contributor to weaker market environment

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Apr 22, 2026

In the past month we’ve seen cattle prices across all categories in both direct consignment and auction systems ease by 8-15%, depending on where...

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Market confidence rears its ugly head despite red hot beef exports

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Apr 8, 2026

Last week, the Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (DAFF) released...

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Beef industry uncertainty at its highest levels since the pandemic

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Mar 26, 2026

Ripley Atkinson assesses the major upside and downside factors shaping the...

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US cattle market musings right from the source

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Mar 11, 2026

Last week I spent time travelling throughout the US engaging with fellow StoneX...

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Cattle cycle highs, liquidation and global competition

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Feb 18, 2026

Last week, StoneX released its H1 2026 Australian Cattle & Beef Market Outlook...

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Strong cattle supply to come forward in 2026

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Feb 4, 2026

Last week, Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) released the November 2025 Beef...

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QLD restocker demand strong as China tariff announcement shifts feeder plans

Picture of Ripley Atkinson Ripley Atkinson: Jan 21, 2026

Cattle markets have begun 2026 in similar fashion to how 2025 ended now that...

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